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Opinion — I wish TikTok was banned

Opinion — I wish TikTok was banned

Lindsey Hollander January 30, 2025

When I heard TikTok was going to be banned in the U.S. (before it was reversed) I was, to put it simply, hopeful. Hopeful because I felt that this could be the start of something good—a fresh start....

Opinion- What to do and not to do when meeting your boyfriend's family

Opinion- What to do and not to do when meeting your boyfriend’s family

Megan Voorhees January 20, 2025

Being in a relationship is great. Up until mid-June of this summer, my boyfriend and I had coasted through our relationship without meeting his parents. Since they live in Kentucky and we both live in...

FINDING RESOURCES — Textbooks can be resourced from libraries and local thrift stores.

Opinion – The Best Books Aren’t Bought

Megan Smith, Assistant Features Editor January 14, 2025

Textbooks are essential to most courses in college. Plenty of courses require multiple textbooks that cost upwards of $100 each. These costs, which should be provided by the tuition fee, feel unavoidable...

FILL UP- Mr.Tire air pump that provides free air, and just so happened to make my day better.

Opinion — When I ran out of air

Megan Voorhees October 23, 2024

I woke up the morning of Friday, Oct. 4 with a bright demeanor for the day. Walking out the door at a leisurely pace, I had a pep in my step, ready to attend my weekly work meeting. I sat down in the driver's...

For environmentalists like me, studying and using these methods first-hand has provided me with a much deeper understanding of their use.

Opinion — Ecological Restoration or Destruction?

Amelia Kashian October 10, 2024

After the first days of my debut as an ecosystem restoration technician, I stepped out of thick fields of shrubs that drooped with blue-dyed liquid dripping down their stems. As someone passionate about...

Harry, the stray cat that is depicted in this article, happily enjoying the sun.

Opinion- Adopt, don’t shop

Lindsey Hollander October 4, 2024

I remember sitting in the back of the car, half asleep, going to drop off recycling with my mom. As she was recycling, there was a “meow” heard from deep within the recyclables. My mom stopped...

POWER OF NOSTALGIA — I have many fond memories of my grandparents' unique house and the times I spent there as a child. Although I cannot physically revisit "the roundhouse," it will always have a special place in my heart.

Opinion — Memories and the power of nostalgia

Hannah Jenkins November 1, 2023

At this point, it seems pretty trite to talk about nostalgia and the memories it can evoke from something as simple as a smell or a sound. But the fact that it has become cliché doesn’t make it any...

THE BEGINNING —  The Ore Dock Brewing Company, where I first did stand-up comedy. I wound up doing plenty more shows at the Ore Dock over the years, either from open mics or scheduled events.

Opinion — Life as a former comedian

Harry Stine October 26, 2023

When I was 17, I thought being a stand-up comedian was the coolest thing in the world. I used to spend countless hours after school watching and even rewatching specials by Richard Pryor, Bill Hicks and...

UP AND DOWN — Sometimes I can feel very strongly in opposite directions. Societal pressures and guilt can pile onto us, but nobody should be ashamed of being themselves.

Opinion — I can do both

Molly Birch October 18, 2023

My coworker and I were standing in the carport, talking in circles about our troubles a month or so back.  “Women have a lot of guilt,” he said before he took a drag from the dart dangling from...

CHANGES — It isn't uncommon for one to become more like their parents as they grow older, but I didn't expect to start acting like a stereotypical dad. The experience has left me with many questions, some that I never know if I'll answer.

Opinion — Whose dad am I becoming

Dallas Wiertella October 5, 2023

I have come to the point in my life where I am noticing my growth as both a human, but also as a member of society. As with many people who find themselves reaching adulthood, I can see myself in comparison...

QUALITY TIME — Simon and Chili go squirrel watching together at their spots on the windowsill.

Opinion — It’s okay to ‘replace’ a pet

Amelia Kashian September 19, 2023

The grief of losing a pet is a kind of pain that I wouldn’t wish on anyone. It’s hard to comprehend the fact that our animals live for only a small fraction of our lives, and that soon our houses will...

Opinion — Managing senior anxiety and imposter syndrome

Opinion — Managing senior anxiety and imposter syndrome

Ryley Wilcox September 7, 2023

As I begin my senior year of college, I find myself having lots of anxiety and a level of imposter syndrome regarding the uncertainty of what is ahead. A lot of what is next in my life is up in the air....

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